Depending on the manual dexterity of the children, have them (or an adult) cut out the puzzle pieces. Having the children perform this task is preferable, since they are forced to look carefully (= observations) at the animals. Store them in a zip-top bag or similar. Place animal pieces on the puzzle in a loose fashion, or use blu tack or velcro for short term mounting or glue in place permanently.

Simple shape recognition — 'Which one will fit in which space?' Place correctly.

Children realistically colour in their black and white pictures using the coloured poster as a guide.

Questions relating to observations: 1) Have you seen this animal before? Where? 2) What is the shape of its body? 3) Talk about some of its obvious body parts. 4) What colour is it? 5) Does it stick to the rocks? 6) Can it move from place to place? 7) Naming games. Which animal is which? Use Māori and English terms.

Visit a rocky seashore to observe animals found.

Primary Years 3–8

All the above ideas, but pitched at a higher level.

Use the interactive poster as an ignition activity for a unit on the sea, or animals or living communities.